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|alias = The Creature, Frankenstein | |alias = The Creature, Frankenstein, Piebald Man | ||
|image = Frankenstein's Monster.jpg | |image = Frankenstein's Monster.jpg | ||
|origin = | |origin = | ||
| | |made by = [[Victor Frankenstein]] | ||
|other actor = | |created by = [[Mary Shelley]] | ||
|other actor2 = | |work of orign = ''[[Frankenstein]]'' | ||
}} | |first mention= The Chase (TV story) | ||
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'''Frankenstein's monster''' was a character from the [[1818]] novel ''[[Frankenstein]]'' by [[Mary Shelley]]. Shelley was inspired | |other actor = | ||
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'''Frankenstein's monster''' was a character from the [[1818]] novel ''[[Frankenstein]]'' by [[Mary Shelley]]. ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Mary's Story (audio story)|Mary's Story]]'', et al) He was one of the most famous [[Story (First Draft)|stories]]. He was close to seven [[Foot (unit)|feet]] tall and patched together from [[human]] [[body]] parts. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[First Draft (short story)|First Draft]]'') | |||
Although by one account, he was a real individual, who dragged his fiancé [[Brenda]] off the [[West Cliff]] in [[Whitby]], one stormy night. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Brenda's B&B (short story)|Brenda's B&B]]'') | |||
== Origin == | |||
By one account, [[Mary Shelley]]'s idea for the monster was inspired from seeing the [[Eighth Doctor]] — under the [[Aliases of the Doctor|alias]] "Dr Frankenstein" — revived and turned into a similar creature. A younger Eighth Doctor, as the two left for adventures in [[the TARDIS]], emphasised that "Frankenstein is the name of the monster, and ''not'' the name of [[Victor Frankenstein|the doctor]]." ([[AUDIO]]: ''[[Mary's Story (audio story)|Mary's Story]]'') | |||
Another account indicated the monster was inspired by [[Zzazik]], ([[COMIC]]: ''[[The Creative Spark (comic story)|The Creative Spark]]'') while a third account attributed at least some inspiration to Shelley's encounter with [[Ashad]], alongside the [[Thirteenth Doctor]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Haunting of Villa Diodati (TV story)|The Haunting of Villa Diodati]]'') | |||
On [[30 December]] [[1999]], [[Pete (Doctor Who)|Pete]] watched the | The Piebald Man, so old he couldn't remember many details of his early life, believed that "that damn book" wasn't an entirely accurate account of his creation. He pieced together his own history from many different versions of the story, which were united by "forbidden knowledge", "tragedy, fire", "spark of life, sin of murder", and a man put together from the dead. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[First Draft (short story)|First Draft]]'') | ||
== History == | |||
The monster spent most of his life in hiding, disappearing from [[history]] and echoing through legends and [[fiction]]. He once had a [[love]]r. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[First Draft (short story)|First Draft]]'') | |||
In [[1942]], the monster was discovered encased in [[ice]] in the [[Hebrides]] by [[Van Helsing]]. Van Helsing took the monster to [[London]] in a [[wood]]en [[crate]]. The [[Eighth Doctor]] and [[Char]] took the same [[train]] to London as the monster and Van Helsing. | |||
([[PROSE]]: ''[[Mad Dogs and Englishmen (novel)|Mad Dogs and Englishmen]]'') | |||
Centuries after his creation, in the era of the [[SkyEyes]], the monster came to be known as the Piebald Man. His [[brain]] was crowded with [[Memory|memories]] and he remembered little of his earlier life. The Piebald Man was discovered hiding in the [[London]] [[sewer]]s, apprehended by the [[British military]], and taken to [[the Stockade]]. He befriended [[Silas (First Draft)|Silas]] during his imprisonment and secretly chiseled a tunnel outside the Stockade, knowing escape would mean his body being automatically dissolved by the [[toxin]] injected in it upon his arrival at the facility. Before attempting to escape, he told Silas that once their bodies were gone they would live only as stories, and they would be [[The Enemy|much more powerful]]. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[First Draft (short story)|First Draft]]'') | |||
=== Undated events === | |||
Sometime in the [[21st century]], he dragged his fiancé [[Brenda]] off the [[West Cliff]] in [[Whitby]], one stormy night. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Brenda's B&B (short story)|Brenda's B&B]]'') | |||
== Depictions and references == | |||
[[File:Frankenstein Monster (robot).jpg|thumb|left|The [[Frankenstein (robot)|robotic version of the monster]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'')]] | |||
In [[1996]], an [[Frankenstein (robot)|android version of Frankenstein's monster]] was part of an attraction at the [[Festival of Ghana]]. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Chase (TV story)|The Chase]]'') | |||
On [[30 December]] [[1999]], [[Pete (Doctor Who)|Pete]] watched the [[Frankenstein (film)|''Frankenstein'' film]] featuring the creature while the [[Seventh Doctor]] [[Seventh Doctor's regeneration|regenerate]]d in his [[morgue]]. After regenerating, the [[Eighth Doctor]] was startled by the creature on Pete's television. ([[TV]]: ''[[Doctor Who (TV story)|Doctor Who]]'') | |||
When [[Luke Smith]] was told that his real name was [[Ashley Stafford]] and his real parents were [[Heidi Stafford|Heidi]] and [[Jay Stafford]] Maria was upset and couldn't believe it. [[Alan Jackson]], however, asked her if it isn't more likely that Luke was a normal boy rather than "some Frankenstein Junior" put together by aliens. ([[TV]]: ''[[The Lost Boy (TV story)|The Lost Boy]]'') | |||
[[The Writer's Yearbook 2019]] listed the "Piebald Man" as one of the great [[monster]]s of [[human]] [[fiction]] alongside [[Vampire|nosferatu]] and [[dragon]]s. ([[PROSE]]: ''[[Pre-narrative Briefings (short story)|Pre-narrative Briefing G]]'') | |||
== Behind the scenes == | == Behind the scenes == | ||
* [[Dave Prowse]], who plays a different creature in ''[[The Time Monster]]'', played no less than three different versions of Frankenstein's monster in films of the late 1960s and early 1970s. | * [[Dave Prowse]], who plays a different creature in ''[[The Time Monster]]'', played no less than three different versions of Frankenstein's monster in films of the late 1960s and early 1970s. [[Benedict Cumberbatch]] and [[Jonny Lee Miller]] starred in a stage production of the novel where they alternated between playing Frankenstein and the monster depending on the night. | ||
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[[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | [[Category:Fictional characters from the real world]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 00:07, 25 October 2024
- You may wish to consult
Frankenstein (disambiguation)for other, similarly-named pages.
- You may be looking for Herman Munster.
Frankenstein's monster was a character from the 1818 novel Frankenstein by Mary Shelley. (AUDIO: Mary's Story, et al) He was one of the most famous stories. He was close to seven feet tall and patched together from human body parts. (PROSE: First Draft)
Although by one account, he was a real individual, who dragged his fiancé Brenda off the West Cliff in Whitby, one stormy night. (PROSE: Brenda's B&B)
Origin[[edit] | [edit source]]
By one account, Mary Shelley's idea for the monster was inspired from seeing the Eighth Doctor — under the alias "Dr Frankenstein" — revived and turned into a similar creature. A younger Eighth Doctor, as the two left for adventures in the TARDIS, emphasised that "Frankenstein is the name of the monster, and not the name of the doctor." (AUDIO: Mary's Story)
Another account indicated the monster was inspired by Zzazik, (COMIC: The Creative Spark) while a third account attributed at least some inspiration to Shelley's encounter with Ashad, alongside the Thirteenth Doctor. (TV: The Haunting of Villa Diodati)
The Piebald Man, so old he couldn't remember many details of his early life, believed that "that damn book" wasn't an entirely accurate account of his creation. He pieced together his own history from many different versions of the story, which were united by "forbidden knowledge", "tragedy, fire", "spark of life, sin of murder", and a man put together from the dead. (PROSE: First Draft)
History[[edit] | [edit source]]
The monster spent most of his life in hiding, disappearing from history and echoing through legends and fiction. He once had a lover. (PROSE: First Draft)
In 1942, the monster was discovered encased in ice in the Hebrides by Van Helsing. Van Helsing took the monster to London in a wooden crate. The Eighth Doctor and Char took the same train to London as the monster and Van Helsing. (PROSE: Mad Dogs and Englishmen)
Centuries after his creation, in the era of the SkyEyes, the monster came to be known as the Piebald Man. His brain was crowded with memories and he remembered little of his earlier life. The Piebald Man was discovered hiding in the London sewers, apprehended by the British military, and taken to the Stockade. He befriended Silas during his imprisonment and secretly chiseled a tunnel outside the Stockade, knowing escape would mean his body being automatically dissolved by the toxin injected in it upon his arrival at the facility. Before attempting to escape, he told Silas that once their bodies were gone they would live only as stories, and they would be much more powerful. (PROSE: First Draft)
Undated events[[edit] | [edit source]]
Sometime in the 21st century, he dragged his fiancé Brenda off the West Cliff in Whitby, one stormy night. (PROSE: Brenda's B&B)
Depictions and references[[edit] | [edit source]]
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In 1996, an android version of Frankenstein's monster was part of an attraction at the Festival of Ghana. (TV: The Chase)
On 30 December 1999, Pete watched the Frankenstein film featuring the creature while the Seventh Doctor regenerated in his morgue. After regenerating, the Eighth Doctor was startled by the creature on Pete's television. (TV: Doctor Who)
When Luke Smith was told that his real name was Ashley Stafford and his real parents were Heidi and Jay Stafford Maria was upset and couldn't believe it. Alan Jackson, however, asked her if it isn't more likely that Luke was a normal boy rather than "some Frankenstein Junior" put together by aliens. (TV: The Lost Boy)
The Writer's Yearbook 2019 listed the "Piebald Man" as one of the great monsters of human fiction alongside nosferatu and dragons. (PROSE: Pre-narrative Briefing G)
Behind the scenes[[edit] | [edit source]]
- Dave Prowse, who plays a different creature in The Time Monster, played no less than three different versions of Frankenstein's monster in films of the late 1960s and early 1970s. Benedict Cumberbatch and Jonny Lee Miller starred in a stage production of the novel where they alternated between playing Frankenstein and the monster depending on the night.
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